NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Primary Care
Overview
The UCL Department of Primary Care and Population Health offers a funded post-doctoral training position for general practitioners seeking to advance their careers as independent researchers, educators, and leaders in prevention and public health. This NIHR-funded opportunity supports individuals in developing a coherent research programme centered on primary care prevention and public health.
Who can apply
Applicants must be registered medical practitioners who have completed general practitioner vocational training, hold the MRCGP or an equivalent qualification, and are eligible for the NHS General Medical Practitioner Performers List. Candidates are required to have submitted their PhD or MD thesis by the time of application, and the degree must be fully awarded by the final start date of 1 September 2027. Individuals who have previously completed an NIHR Clinical Lectureship are not eligible to apply.
Requirements
The appointment requires full registration with the General Medical Council, active registration on the National Health Service performers list as a general medical practitioner, and the successful completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service assessment. Candidates must also demonstrate exceptional potential for building an independent academic and research career within the designated fields.
What you get
The position provides up to four years of post-doctoral training embedded within a multidisciplinary academic environment at a major university. The salary is set on the Non-Consultant Clinical Pay Scale CL8 at point 12, amounting to 85,596 pounds per annum, supplemented by an additional market supplement of 17,991 pounds and a London allowance of 4,678 pounds.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 3 November 2026. In-person interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 25 January 2027 at the Royal Free Campus. The final deadline for taking up the post is 1 September 2027, under a fixed-term contract supported by external funding until 31 August 2031.